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TREND | 29 Apr 2025

Pakistan Defence Minister warns of immediate threat' of war with India

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Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif described the next few days as crucial

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TREND | 28 Apr 2025

Uranium sources, land acquisition key to boosting nuclear energy: Minister

Business Standard

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Monday said that measures such as faster land acquisition and securing diversified uranium fuel sources are crucial in scaling up domestic nuclear energy capacity. He said broader participation from private and state sectors is needed to promote nuclear energy, Lal said while chairing a meeting of Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Power. "(The) minister outlined the key challenges and strategic steps required for scaling up nuclear energy, including Amending the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 to enable broader participation by private and state sectors and Strengthening public perception and enhancing awareness about nuclear energy's safety and benefits," the Power Ministry said in a statement. Besides, measures like introducing tax concessions, green power classification, and long-term financing to ensure competitive nuclear tariffs, and diversifying technology choices through competitive bidding

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TREND | 28 Apr 2025

India inks deal with France for 26 Rafale-marine fighter jets

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The deal follows the approval given by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this month, for the procurement of the naval fighter jet

India, France seal Rs 64,000 cr deal for 26 Rafale-M jets for Navy

Business Standard | 28 Apr 2025 9 more

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TREND | 26 Apr 2025

Isro flags off second stage of GSLV launch vehicle to Sriharikota

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ISRO on Saturday announced that the second stage of it's GSLV launch vehicle was flagged off by Chairman V Narayanan recently from the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, to the launch complex at Sriharikota. The Directors of ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) and Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) also participated in the flag off ceremony which was held on March 24, it said. "This liquid stage is earmarked for the upcoming mission of GSLV (GSLV-F16), that will launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite. The launch campaign activities for this mission have already commenced at Sriharikota in the first week of April 2025," ISRO said, in a statement.

Isro takes lead role of 'International Charter Space and Major Disasters'

Business Standard | 26 Apr 2025 2 more

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TREND | 26 Apr 2025

India's Muslim population enough to defeat Pakistan: RLD's Malook Nagar

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His remarks came as a response to Pakistan's Defence Minister admitting to the country's role in supporting terrorist groups

'Doing dirty work for US, West': Pak min admits to terror funding

Business Standard | 25 Apr 2025 1 more

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TREND | 26 Apr 2025

ISRO collaborates with SCTIMST on space medicine research

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This partnership marks a significant milestone in the advancement of space medicine and its applications in the country

ISRO And Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute Sign MOU For Space Medicine

NDTV Profit | 26 Apr 2025 3 more

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TREND | 25 Apr 2025

Two Navy officers among 3 held for extorting money from Agniveer aspirants

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Odisha Police arrested three persons including two serving Navy personnel in Khurda district, on the charge of extorting money from Agniveer aspirants during a recruitment drive in November 2024, an officer said on Friday. The arrested persons were identified as Satyam Chahar, currently working at INS Kesari, Andaman and Nicobar, Vinay Kumar Ray, presently posted at INS Chilika and retired Navy official Bhoosan, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, the officer said. The trio were arrested based on a complaint lodged by Lieutenant Commander Adwitiya Singh, a training correspondence officer at INS Chilka, at Balugaon police station on April 19. The case was registered under charges of cheating and extortion. Khurda SP Sagarika Nath said that the arrested trio was accused of extorting a huge amount of money from Agniveer aspirants by promising them assistance in police verification, physical examination, and securing a job. "We have arrested three people and in search of two others allegedly

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TREND | 25 Apr 2025

HAL To Mazagon Dock: Defence Stocks Plunge As Border Tensions Escalate; Nifty Defence Down Nearly 3%

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Garden Reach Shipbuilders, Ideaforge Technology, Cochin Shipyard and Zen Technologies were the top losers, each falling over 3%.

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TREND | 24 Apr 2025

Pahalgam attack: IAF conducts 'Exercise Aakraman' amid rising tension

Business Standard

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is carrying out 'Exercise Aakraman' in the central sector with its mainstream fighter aircraft taking part in it, sources said on Thursday. However, this is a "routine exercise", a source said. India's frontline fighter jets include Rafales, Su-30s and other aircraft. Further details are awaited. The exercise is taking place at a time when the tension between India and Pakistan has gone up after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

Pahalgam terror attack: Centre to brief leaders at all-party meet today

Business Standard | 24 Apr 2025 8 more

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TREND | 22 Apr 2025

BotLab Dynamics's Vayudh bags $10 m in funding led by Dharana Capital

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The company aims to utilise the funds to deepen its R&D capabilities, expand manufacturing infrastructure, and accelerate deployments with India's Defence forces

Will President Trump replace Defence Secretary Hegseth over Signal leak?

Business Standard | 22 Apr 2025 4 more